My Trajectory
By: Cadet First Lieutenant Elena Chamberland
Future me
I am..
A Daughter
An Athlete
A Traveler
An Adventurer
A Scholar
What I Value:
•Family•Life•Morals•School and academics•Friends•Sports
Colleges I would like to attend
Georgia Tech
US Naval Academy
Florida Tech
Admission Contacts
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Mailing: Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, Georgia 30332-0320Phone: 404.894.4154Fax: 404.894.9511Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
• What is the deadline to apply to Georgia Tech?
• Do I ever apply directly to the Scheller College of Business?
• Which AP scores are accepted by Georgia Tech?
• Why should I go to a business school at Georgia Tech?
• What is it like being on an urban campus?
Implications of the Engineering Field
• Viability for the future:Engineers are one of the most needed jobs and can work in many different fields.
• Employment opportunities:Any job requiring any engineering. One of the most fudnimental fields.
• Financial cost for education:One of the 10 highest paying college majors.
• Salary:• Bachelors Degree: $46,976 - $86,500 • Masters Degree: $60,043 - $108,050 • Doctorate Degree: $62,400- $104,456
• Contingency Plan:Joining the service to help pay for college and continue to getting a engineering degree.
Financial Considerations
UniversityOf Florida(In state)
GeorgiaTech(Out state)
Florida Tech(Private)
US Naval Academy(Service a.)
Tuition $6,313A year
$28,306A year
$36,020A year
$0A year
Comparisons between the tuitions of an In state, Out of state, Private college, Service academy.
TimelineJunior Year
• Fall ( September-November)• Register for PSAT• Explore colleges and research college cost.• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities.
• Winter (December- February)• Study hard ( regular classes and ACT/SAT)• Search for scholarships• Refine your choices for college by comparing and
contrasting.
• Spring ( March- May)• Take the SAT/ACT• Ask teachers for letters of recommendation (beat
everyone else to it)• Contact colleges for visits and interviews• Construct a strong senior schedule• Ace AP test in May
• Summer (June- August)• Summer jobs to help pay for college.• Start preparing your college application essays• Develop a financial aid plan.• Visit colleges.
Senior Year• Fall (September-November)
• Finalize your college list• Consider options for early action• Last chance to take SAT/ACT• Fill out college applications• Make an appointment with your guidance counselor and go
over everything needed for college.• Start college application essays
• Winter (December- February)• Schedule college interviews• Continue to hunt for scholarships
• Spring (March-May)• Make your final decision from college responses.• Verify your financial aid.• Send final transcripts• Cross everything off your Graduation checklist
• Summer (June- August)• Start your last ever high school summer job• Attend your colleges summer orientation• Apply for student housing• Prepare for your college course work
SAL TrackerPeriod 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter1st period 982nd period 1003rd period 924th period 725th period 101
6th period 1007th period 70
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Contingency Plan
• If funding becomes a problem for paying for college, my back up plan is to serve in the National Guard so they will pay for my schooling.